1 Gulden - Frederick William Leopold (Prize Gulden) 1793 front 1 Gulden - Frederick William Leopold (Prize Gulden) 1793 back
1 Gulden - Frederick William Leopold (Prize Gulden) 1793 photo
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1 Gulden - Frederick William Leopold Prize Gulden

1793 year
Silver - 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Lippe (Lippe, German States)
Prince
Leopold I (1789-1802)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1793
Value
1 Gulden (⅔)
Currency
Thaler (1789-1837)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#52883
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription within oak leaf wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEM
GUTEN
LANDWIRTH
B:R:

FRIEDERICH WILHELM LEOPOLD FURST ZUR LIPPE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1793 Prize Gulden coin from the Principality of Lippe is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Frederick William Leopold's reign. The coin's design features an image of the prince on one side and a depiction of the Lippe rose on the other, symbolizing the unity and prosperity of the principality under his rule.